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Table 1 Normal major motor milestones

From: pGALS – paediatric Gait Arms Legs and Spine: a simple examination of the musculoskeletal system

Sits without support

6–8 months

Creep on hands and knees

9–11 months

Cruise/or bottom shuffle

11–12 months

Walk independently

12–14 months

Climb up stairs on hands and knees

approx 15 months

Run stiffly

approx 16 months

Walk down steps (non-reciprocal)

20–24 months

Walk up steps, alternate feet

3 yrs

Hop on one foot, broad jump

4 yrs

Skipping

5 yrs

Balance on one foot 20 secs

6–7 yrs